People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1076: Drinking from a golden bottle together, ruthlessly killing each other

Li Xuan stood on the earth platform and looked at everything around him calmly.

On the Wei River in the distance, there are shadows of boats.

The road to the south was busy with traffic.

Above and below the earth platform, the vegetation is lush and green, swaying in the wind.

"Come here, put the wine on the table." Li Xuan turned sideways and shouted lowly. The next moment, Li Zhu had already led someone to carry a short bird from behind.

Wine jar, wine bottle.

Yao Chong personally stepped forward and poured wine for Li Xuan, Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana.

"You two, in the past two years, there have been cataclysmic changes in the world. Between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, many people have suffered disasters. If it were placed in the early Zhenguan period, there might have been grassland Khans who led their troops to Chang'an to plunder wealth. But now, The situation changed, the offensive and defensive changes, the Turks surrendered to the Tang Dynasty..."

Li Xuan's eyes fell on Ashina Nisugang and Ashina Gana. Looking at their solemn expressions, he smiled lightly: "Find an opportunity to have a serious and in-depth talk between Datang and Grassland. ...I have also learned about the grassland, and the people affected by the disaster are only a few. As long as we provide serious relief, we will be safe and sound until next year."

Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise.

They couldn't believe that the famous King of Nanchang would say such innocent words.

Looking at the expressions on the two people's faces, Li Xuan continued: "There are specialties between the Tang Dynasty and the grassland, but the rice and noodles of the Tang Dynasty are probably still used by the grassland tribes... If they are transported in the Tang Dynasty, When the rice and flour arrive on the grassland, we can also transport some cows, sheepskin and leather things back from the grassland, which is not a loss..."

After a slight pause, Li Xuan continued to speak: "And I discovered that in recent years, although there are Turks walking on the trade routes between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, the bosses behind them are all Han people. If the grassland people can If we make our own decisions and do business on our own, the grasslands can prosper, and peace between us can continue."

Ashina Nishugo finally understood that it was not that Li Xuan could not understand the truth, but that he was looking for a way for both parties to coexist from the overall perspective.

Ashina Nishugui slowly said: "What the prince said is indeed credible. After the general returned, he wrote to the chiefs of the tribes in the grassland and asked them to negotiate and deal with it. At the end of the year, during the great dynasty, he came to ask for help. The emperor allows it."

Li Xuan smiled gently and said, "The general, the lieutenant, must hurry up, otherwise, some of them may not be able to reach Chang'an by the end of the year."

Ashina Nishugui was slightly startled, and then his face suddenly turned ugly.

Li Xuan ignored Ashina Nishugui's expression and continued to speak, "Actually, there is no need to go fast, just go slow. If it doesn't work this year, then next year. If it doesn't work next year, then the year after. General Zhonglang will always convince them. day."

After a slight pause, Li Xuan looked at the dense mountains to the northwest and said softly: "To be honest, I really want to go to the grassland one day. I wonder if I can really have a good time with the heroes of the grassland. Both hands.”

"Your Majesty is very clever, and I'm afraid no one on the grassland can match it." Ashina Gana finally spoke, but there was a hint of cynicism in his eyes: "But I'm afraid your Majesty has to deal with Tibet first. , I’m afraid it will take three to five years for those things to end.”

"Yes." Li Xuan nodded unexpectedly and said: "The Tubo incident does take some time. We need to capture Qamdo, then march to Luoche, capture Luoche, and maybe go west to pass Xiangxiong. Climb the Snowy Mountains and you’ll be in the Western Region, and maybe you can have a good drink with the chiefs of the Western Turks.”

Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana suddenly became short of breath, clenched their fists, and looked solemn.

The Western Turks and the Eastern Turks are bounded by Jinshan Mountain.

After passing Jinshan, you can fight from the Western Turks to the Eastern Turks.

Seeing the solemn expressions on the two men's faces, Li Xuan smiled and said: "As for the Eastern Turks, there are still capable people in the Eastern Turks. Although I don't know who he is, he can drive the Demon Sect Xiao Tianzi to connect with Li Jingye." , such a person is also a kind of hero on the grassland, can you two explain to me, who is this person?"

Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana were startled, and their expressions immediately turned ugly.

This time the Turks rebelled against the Tang Dynasty, it was very confusing.

With the Mobei Turkic tribe in the Anbei Protectorate as the main force, they linked up with the demon sect and secretly communicated with Li Jingye to stir up dissatisfaction in the Tang Dynasty.

The intention was for Datang to send troops to Mobei, and then cut off the food road in the middle, so that they could wantonly outflank them.

But the problem is that the head coach of Datang's army is Xue Rengui.

After the assassination in Luoyang, the emperor suddenly recalled Xue Rengui back to Chang'an, forcing their plans to be suspended.

In addition, what surprised them was Li Xuan's return and Pei Xingjian's return.

These three people alone are enough to put huge pressure on the Turkic tribes inside and outside the Great Wall.

Before even leaving the border, Li Xuan had already eliminated the increasingly restless Turks in Chang'an City, Luoyang.

What shocked them even more was that Li Xuan saw the Turkic tycoon hidden behind all this.

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"Of course there are people behind all this." Li Xuan looked at Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana with a half-smile, and said softly: "Monan and Mobei, inside and outside the Great Wall, and everything in Chang'an and Luoyang The Turks were pulled together by an invisible hand almost at the same time, and this one is a true hero."

After taking a deep look at Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana, Li Xuan continued: "If this person has the blood of the Ashina clan, then At that time, it will not be impossible to call him Khan based on his military strength, what do you two think?"

Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana's expressions completely darkened.

Although Li Xuan's provocative words were all insinuations and speculations, the two of them felt very distressed.

On the grassland, strength has always spoken. This was the case for Tuli and Jieli back then.

The two did not deal with each other, but Jieli was the Great Khan and Tuli was the Little Khan.

Although Tuli was dissatisfied everywhere, he was always suppressed by Jieli. In the end, he had to flee the grassland and surrender to Datang.

Once the Turks are established again on the grassland in the future, maybe the two of them can suppress them for a while with the prestige of their fathers and ancestors, but as time goes by, the power that person can win over will be amazing, and it will be inevitable to establish an independent khan.

If he can defeat the two of them, then he will be the new hero on the grassland.

The two of them had no choice but to obey orders.

In addition, they must always be prepared for war with the Tang Dynasty and the situation changes before and after. Their situation in the grassland may not be much better than in Chang'an.

The two people looked grim, but Li Xuan's breathing was already heavy.

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"I will not force you two. As for this person's identity, it is not difficult to investigate. Which tribe on the grassland is the youngest, the strongest, and has the Ashina bloodline. You can find out by asking. As for There is naturally no evidence for what happens after that, but a little probing can still reveal the truth."

Li Xuan's eyes fell on the two of them, showing a hint of indifference.

"As long as you two can guarantee to persuade the tribes in Monan to be a little calmer, then those who are close to the Tang Dynasty will naturally have benefits, and those who are not close to the Tang Dynasty will naturally have the power of God coming." Li Xuan raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Chang'an, He said softly: "You two think about it carefully. If you help each other sincerely, I think your situation in Chang'an will be much better."

"In addition, if the situation among the Turkic tribes subsides in the future, I may personally act as guarantee and escort you two back to the grassland. However, by that time, you may not really envy the grassland life. There are only a few people in Chang'an in the world. One." Li Xuan sighed softly.

He still believes that there is no place in the world that can compare with Chang'an and Luoyang.

The Turks who are used to living in Luoyang, Chang'an, just need to return to the grassland for a while, and when the novelty wears off, they will want to return to Chang'an.

Now all this is just because of some people's ambitions to confuse the people, so they want to return to the grassland.

As long as this ambition is completely eliminated, these people will completely lose their desire to return to the grassland life.

Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana fell completely silent.

Li Xuan said so much, and his strong self-confidence can be heard from his words.

Even if the Turks rebel again, they will probably be completely pacified in the end.

Just like Emperor Taizong back then, and Emperor Tiansheng now.

"If there is such a day in the future, I will follow the prince at will." Ashina Nishugui took the lead in handing over.

Li Xuan smiled, nodded and said: "I know that General Zhonglang will always be the most aware of the situation. I promise that when your Excellency returns to Chang'an today, the surveillance inside and outside the palace will be reduced by half immediately."

"Your Majesty, are you sure that everything can be solved today?" Ashina Gana finally spoke.

They all knew what Li Xuan was doing here today.

"Today, no one who comes here can easily leave without my permission." Li Xuan's eyes were stunned, and a cold and sharp murderous aura suddenly penetrated his bones.

Immediately, Li Xuan laughed again, and the murderous aura disappeared without a trace in an instant as if it was illuminated by the sun.

"You two, if you don't have any objections about the future, you will drink this wine with me today." Li Xuan lowered her body, picked up the wine bottle, and looked at the two of them with a smile.

"If there is a future, I will definitely live up to my expectations." Ashina Nishugui took the lead in raising the wine bottle.

Ashina Gana was a little hesitant, but still picked up the wine bottle, looked at Li Xuan, and said: "If there is a future, I hope to go to Jiangnan or other places for more walks. I hope the prince can help."

"Okay, if one day in the future, the Turks are pacified, I will personally present the memorial, and then I will accompany you personally and go for a walk with General Zhonglang." Li Xuan raised the wine bottle, then touched the two of them solemnly, and then Each drank it all in one gulp.

Yao Chong and Song Jing stood aside solemnly, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Just like when Emperor Taizong clinked glasses with Jie Li here.

We will drink together from golden bottles, but we will not spare each other with white knives.

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Putting down the wine bottle, Li Xuan turned sideways and said, "Send the order and ask the right guard to pick him up. Let's go back to Chang'an."

"Here!" Zhou Gan held his hand, and the next moment, a firework exploded in the daytime sky.

Li Xuan turned around, looked at Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana, and said softly: "You two, what will be the outcome of today will be known soon, but you two need to listen to the order temporarily."

"The final decision will all depend on the prince's orders."

(End of this chapter)